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Saturday, June 17, 2006

Our children are at a disadvantage compared to others. Less than 50% have home internet access.

A Williamson County administrator says, "[Williamson County's 89% student internet access] shows that parents value the ability for the children to have information at their fingertips." Or it may show that Williamson County parents have more disposable income per capita than Davidson County parents, who value the ability for their children to have the same information no less than Williamson County parents.

Metro children are worth the risk of the loss of a couple of laptops. Producing an educated generation is financially costly. But I know that risk is something that anonymous commenters don't appreciate. That's why they remain anonymous.

How about this alternative - Larger computer lab areas within libraries (school and public) and increased hours of operation. While not as user friendly as a kid having access at home, it doesnt require building wifi or the nightmares of "checking out" expensive equipment with the inherent issues of loss, damage, technical support that comes with the program.